David Pierson Papers, 1929-1970
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pierson, David, 1905-1990
- Title
- David Pierson Papers
- Dates
- 1929-1970 (inclusive)19291970
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 2277, Collection 2277, MtBC, us (collection)
- Summary
- The David Pierson Papers contains the professional papers of Pierson, including his diaries, reports, time books, and correspondence with park officials and others. Also included in the collection are personal papers that contain his personal letters, payroll information, military records, and citations.
- Repository
- Montana State University Library, Merrill G. Burlingame Special Collections
Montana State University-Bozeman Library
Merrill G Burlingame Special Collections
P.O. Box 173320
Bozeman, MT
59717-3320
Telephone: 4069944242
Fax: 4069942851 - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open for research.
- Languages
- Collection materials are in English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Historical Note
David Pierson entered the National Park Service in 1931 as a Buffalo Herder at Yellowstone National Park assisting in the management of the Park's buffalo herd. He served in the U.S. Navy during 1942-45. After his discharge in 1945 he was named Head Animal Keeper, in complete charge of the buffalo herd, the Park's ranch operations, management of the horse and mule herd, and haying operations of the Lamar Unit. In 1955, he was promoted to Agricultural Aid, a position he held until retirement in 1962.
Content Description
The papers have been arranged in two series. Series 1, Yellowstone National Park Work Records contains the professional papers of Pierson, including his diaries, reports, time books, and correspondence with park officials and others. Series 2, Personal papers, contains personal letters, payroll information, military records, and citations.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[Creator Name], [Date of Creation], [Brief Description of Object], Folder [#], Box [#], [Collection Name], [Collection #], Montana State University (MSU) Library, Bozeman, MT
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Series 1 Yellowstone National Park Work Records/Diaries, 1929-1961
Series 2 Personal papers, 1933-1970
Acquisition Information
Professional and personal papers created or collected by National Park Service employee David Pierson were donated to Special Collections by Connie Swanson of Manhattan, Montana in 1992.
Processing Note
This collection was processed 2009 May 28
Detailed Description of the Collection
1: Yellowstone National Park Work Records/Diaries, 1929-1961
This series consists of reports on the management of the Yellowstone National Park buffalo, elk and horses/mules. Documents include diaries, correspondence, bids, memos, a workman's time book and monthly and annual reports. 1929-1961
- Description: DiaryDates: 1936Container: Box 1, Folder 1
- Description: DiaryDates: 1938-1940Container: Box 1, Folder 2
- Description: DiaryDates: 1941Container: Box 1, Folder 3
- Description: DiaryDates: 1942-1945Container: Box 1, Folder 4
- Description: DiaryDates: 1946-1947Container: Box 1, Folder 5
- Description: DiaryDates: 1947Container: Box 1, Folder 6
- Description: DiaryDates: 1948Container: Box 1, Folder 7
- Description: DiaryDates: 1949Container: Box 1, Folder 8
- Description: DiaryDates: 1950Container: Box 1, Folder 9
- Description: DiaryDates: 1951Container: Box 1, Folder 10
- Description: DiaryDates: 1952Container: Box 1, Folder 11
- Description: DiaryDates: 1953Container: Box 1, Folder 12
- Description: DiaryDates: 1954Container: Box 1, Folder 13
- Description: DiaryDates: 1954-1955Container: Box 1, Folder 14
- Description: DiaryDates: 1956-1957Container: Box 2, Folder 1
- Description: DiaryDates: 1958-1959Container: Box 2, Folder 2
- Description: DiaryDates: 1961Container: Box 2, Folder 3
- Description: Workman's Time Book: Buffalo RanchDates: 1929-1940Container: Box 3, Folder 1
- Description: BuffaloContainer: Box 3, Folder 2
- Description: Horses and MulesContainer: Box 3, Folder 3
- Description: Yellowstone National Park Bids, Memos and CorrespondenceContainer: Box 3, Folder 4
- Description: Buffalo Keeper's Monthly Reports; Annual ReportsDates: 1947 May - 1952 OctoberContainer: Box 3, Folder 5
- Description: Head Animal Keeper's Monthly Report; Annual ReportsDates: 1952 November - 1955 OctoberContainer: Box 3, Folder 6
- Description: Agricultural Aid's Monthly ReportDates: 1955 November - 1958 AprilContainer: Box 3, Folder 7
2: Personal papers, 1933-1970
Personal correspondence, citations, awards, military papers, salary and employment information.
- Description: The Bison of Yellowstone National Park: Past and Present by Margaret Mary MeagherDates: 1970Container: Box 3, Folder 8
- Description: Citations and AwardsContainer: Box 3, Folder 9
- Description: Correspondence: Purdue UniversityDates: 1964Container: Box 3, Folder 10
- Description: MilitaryContainer: Box 3, Folder 11
- Description: Personal LettersContainer: Box 3, Folder 12
- Description: Salary and EmploymentContainer: Box 3, Folder 13
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American bison
- American bison--Yellowstone National Park
- Horses--Yellowstone National Park
- Mules--Yellowstone National Park
Corporate Names
- United States. National Park Service. Officials and employees
Geographical Names
- Yellowstone National Park
